Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Blue Grama Grass
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Dianella caerulea
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
blue flax lily
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
blue flax lily
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.